On behalf of the Hilbert Alumni Association Board, I want to congratulate the Hilbert College Class of 2025 on the completion of your studies at our beloved alma mater. You are now a fellow Hilbert alumnus, and we officially welcome you as new members of the Hilbert College Alumni Association.
The alumni association provides a vital link between the over 8,000 living alumni and the College through career networking, alumni events, charitable support and reunions. As you move on with excitement upon graduation, know that the Hilbert alumni community welcomes you and will forever keep you connected to our amazing campus community and fellow alumni.
As you leave us, we ask you to go out in the world and tell the great story of Hilbert College. Tell them about the caring community that you have been a part of and the opportunities you have had to study in a nationally recognized college. Tell them about the opportunity to learn from faculty, participate in research and internships – to be at a place where faculty knows your name. Tell them this story with a grateful, open heart – letting them know that Hilbert gave you the opportunity to make an impact not only while you studied here, but now in the world.
On behalf of the Hilbert Alumni Association Board members and all members of the Alumni Association, we look forward to seeing you, hearing from you – learning about your lives after Hilbert. Don’t forget to share the Hilbert story with all those you meet in this world. It is after all – your story.
Congratulations!
Lisa Beckwith ’15, LCSW President Hilbert College Alumni Association Board of Directors
| ORDER OF EXERCISES
INTRODUCTION OF ACADEMIC PROCESSION
NATIONAL ANTHEM & ALMA MATER
INVOCATION
PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT’S MEDAL
PRESENTATION OF THE HILBERT COLLEGE MEDAL
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
STUDENT ADDRESS
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AWARDS
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
BENEDICTION
PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATING CLASS
RECESSIONAL
Dr. Kristine Still, Ph.D.
Provost & Executive Vice President
Performed by: Hawk-a-pella
Sister Marcia Ann Fiutko, FSSJ ‘73 General Minister, Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph & Hilbert Trustee
Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA
President
Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA
President
Laurie Boreanaz Carra ‘81 Chairperson, Hilbert College Board of Trustees
Makayla Nunley, Crime Scene Investigation
Dr. Kristine Still, Ph.D.
Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA
Dr. Kristine Still, Ph.D.
Lambert and Margaret Graham Award
Kimberly Bruch Raczkowski Memorial Alumni Association Award
Sister Mary Edwina Bogel Award
John W. Kissel Award
Saint Catherine Medal
Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA
The Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo
Dr. Kristine Still, Ph.D.
Performed by: Celtic Spirit Pipe Band
Laurie’s arrival at Hilbert in 1979 marked a pivotal moment in what would become a diverse and successful career in the law. Laurie graduated with an associate’s degree in paralegal studies in 1981, went on to the State University of New York at Fredonia to earn her bachelor’s in political science in 1983, and earned her J.D. at Union University - Albany Law School in ‘87.
Laurie followed her father Harold Boreanaz into the legal profession, eventually serving as managing partner at the law firm Boreanaz, Carra & Boreanaz, where she focused on civil litigation and high-profile criminal defense. Following the elder Boreanaz’s passing in 1993, Laurie and her brother Robert brought their busy practices and loyal clients to Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, where she served as special counsel.
With a passion for higher education that began at Hilbert, Laurie left private practice to become Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Chief Disciplinary Officer, and Student Liaison at Canisius College, where she helped guide the institution through a pivotal period that saw new rules and regulations around student record keeping, misconduct, and other issues.
Laurie then spent seven years as a Confidential Law Clerk with the United States District Court for the Western District of New York before going in-house with Independent Health, Western New York’s innovative, nonprofit health insurance provider.
Laurie returned to Hilbert as an active member of the Alumni Association in 2014 before beginning her first term on the board of trustees in 2017. In her tenure on the board, Laurie has been an instrumental influence and guiding force for Hilbert’s strategic transformation and growth. As board member and eventually chair, Laurie helped to hire President Michael S. Brophy, PhD MFA, launch and grow Hilbert College Global, significantly expand Hilbert College Athletics, and most recently form the nonprofit consortium Franciscan Services to acquire Valley College.
Laurie Boreanaz Carra ‘81
| KEYNOTE SPEAKER
| STUDENT AWARDS
Lambert and Margaret Graham Award
The Lambert and Margaret Graham Award is bestowed annually upon the adult student who, as a full-time student at Hilbert College, has maintained the highest cumulative quality point average.
Kimberly
Bruch
Raczkowski Memorial Alumni Association Award
The Kimberly Bruch Raczkowski Memorial Alumni Association Award is named in honor of a 1991 graduate, a woman whose zest for life at Hilbert College made her untimely death all the more tragic. This award is bestowed upon a person who personifies integrity and moral character, a person who exhibits leadership qualities and reflects the spirit of Hilbert College.
John W. Kissel Award
The John W. Kissel Award, named after a former vice president for Student Life who dedicated himself to enhancing student life at Hilbert College for over 30 years, is bestowed annually upon the graduate whose leadership in activities and programs of Hilbert College renders them outstanding. The student’s character, intellectual progress, and organizational skills are also taken into consideration.
Sister
Mary Edwina Bogel Award
The Sister Mary Edwina Bogel Award, named after the first president of Hilbert College, is bestowed annually upon the graduate whose devoted service to their fellow students and to the campus community renders them outstanding. The student’s character and intellectual achievement are also taken into consideration.
Saint Catherine Medal
The Saint Catherine Medal for Student Achievement is an annual honor awarded at colleges and universities affiliated with Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society. The Saint Catherine Medal is the highest honor given to graduate students at Hilbert College. The Saint Catherine Medal recognizes graduate students who represent the high ideals of a Catholic college education. The recipients are selected on the basis of leadership and service to the college and the greater community. These individuals have performed at the highest levels throughout their studies while maintaining Hilbert’s core values of respect, service, compassion, peace, hope, joy, integrity, and vision.
| SPECIAL DISTINCTIONS
Delta Alpha Pi • Blue & Yellow Cord
Delta Alpha Pi is an International Honor Society that recognizes students with disabilities for their academic accomplishments.
Kappa Gamma Pi • Mahogany & Ivory Cord
Kappa Gamma Pi exemplifies excellence in leadership, scholarship, faith and service.
Psi Chi • Navy Blue & Silver Medal
Psi Chi is an International Honor Society whose mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology.
Sigma Beta Delta • Green & Yellow Cord
Sigma Beta Delta is an Honor Society that encourages and recognizes scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management, and administration.
Sigma Tau Delta Society • Pin
Sigma Tau Delta is an International Honor Society that distinguishes students for their high achievement in English language and literature.
African American Heritage • Kente Stole
First Generation Students • Light Blue Stole
Higher Education Opportunity Program • Blue & Yellow Stole
International Students • Blue & Green Cord
Leadership Scholars Program • White Stole
Native American Heritage • Purple & White Stole
STEM Club • Kelly Green Cord
Student-Athletes • Blue & Gold Cord
Student Government Association • White Stole
Veteran & Military Students • Red, White, & Blue Cord
| DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
McGrath Award in Accounting
Sophia Gryglewicz
Hilbert College Award in Accounting
Jack Duffek
McGrath Award in Business Management
Matthew Kennedy
Hilbert College Award in Business Management
Olivia Scolese
McGrath Award in Criminal Justice
TJ Burgess
Hilbert College Award in Criminal Justice
Kelsey Schlagenhauf
McGrath Award in Crime Scene Investigation
Makayla Nunley
Hilbert College Award in Crime Scene Investigation
Alyssa Collier
McGrath Award in Cybersecurity
Julia Stechenfinger
Hilbert College Award in Cybersecurity
Shane Schafer
McGrath Award in Digital Media and Communications
Kenneth Trometer
Hilbert College Award in Digital Media and Communications
Jamal Harris
McGrath Award in English
Miranda Johnson
McGrath Award in Forensic Science
Courtney Geier
McGrath Award in Human Services
Eylessia Stilson
Hilbert College Award in Human Services
Dylan Heine
McGrath Award in Political Science
Alexander Blair
McGrath Award in Psychology
Mia Mahar
Hilbert College Award in Psychology
Carly Vella
McGrath Award in Sports Industry Management
Joseph DiMaria
Hilbert College Award in Sports Industry Management
Christopher Shea
| VETERANS & MILITARY ALIGNED STUDENTS
Rony Caballero
Kaula Carr
Alyssa Coyne
Connor Joseph Higgins
Conner Klein
Mitchell Ryan Satterfield
| HILBERT COLLEGE GRADUATES OF DISTINCTION
Each year Hilbert College recognizes graduating students based on the criteria of scholarship, participation and leadership, citizenship, and living the Hilbert College values of compassion, integrity, respect, vision, service, peace, hope, and joy.
Taimaa Awad
Gabrielle Calandra
Chloe Champagne
Alyssa Collier
Bradley Converse
Alexis Devendorf
Faith Dyet
Morgan Ebert
Elijah Feneziani
Courtney Geier
Jamal Harris
Dylan Heine
Angel Howie
Imari Jenkins
Josh Kacalski
Alexis Kelson
Matthew Kennedy
Mia Mahar
Nathan Moore
Makayla Nunley
Hunter Otero
Paris Pinguelo
Kelsey Schlagenhauf
Olivia Scolese
Kenneth Trometer
Hannah Vattes
Alshanti Washington
Matthew Whelan
Cami Whitaker
| HILBERT COLLEGE HONORS PROGRAM
The Hilbert College Honors Program is a community that provides an intellectual learning experience for Hilbert’s top students in a challenging setting that fosters excellence and a diversity of opinions. Honors students explore new knowledge through advanced coursework, colloquium experiences, and a capstone presentation, while meeting specific GPA and community service requirements.
Taimaa Awad
Nicholas Baritot
Emma Colindres
Elisa Coronado
Alexis Devendorf
Courtney Geier
Alexis Haffa
Jamal Harris
Mia Mahar
Abigail McCormick
Makayla Nunley
Shane Schafer
Kelsey Schlagenhauf
Julia Stechenfinger
Kenneth Trometer
Cami Whitaker
| HILBERT COLLEGE BLUE AND WHITE SOCIETY
Students from the graduating class are selected for membership in Hilbert College’s Blue and White Society, which recognizes those who have excelled both academically and through extracurricular activities. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 while providing extraordinary leadership to the campus through campus activities, service, or academic programs.
Alyssa Collier
Bradley Converse
Alexis Devendorf
Faith Dyet
Morgan Ebert
Imari Jenkins
Mia Mahar
Makayla Nunley
Paris Pinguelo
Kenneth Trometer
Cami Whitaker
Blue & White Cords
Yellow Stole
GRADUATION Candidates for
| GRADUATION HONORS
The Latin phrases distinguishing the levels of performance recognized by the medieval universities have come to be used to honor the degrees of modern graduates as well. To be eligible for these honors, students must have completed all requirements for the bachelor’s degree. Additionally, they must have earned at least 45 credit hours at Hilbert.
“Withthe greatestpraise ” “With great praise ” “ With praise ”
3.6-3.75 GPA
3.76-3.89 GPA
Associate Degree Candidates
Saana Maria Alsadoun
AA Liberal Arts
Paula Jo Barton
AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling
Beckham Blair
AA Criminal Justice
Rony Caballero
AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling
Kaya Kennedi Carriero
AA Criminal Justice
Gabrielle Cooper
AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling
Hayden X. Evans
AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling
Emmanuel McClain
AA Liberal Arts
Arionsae McCutcheon
AAS Business Administration
Natalie Ivanna Ruhlmann
AA Liberal Arts
Aniah Marie Thomas
AA Liberal Arts
Johanna Vellon
AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling
Clifford Scott Zeigler
AA Liberal Arts
Master Degree Candidates
Justine Margaret Chitwood
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Leandra Delise Cruz
MS Criminal Justice Administration
John Davin-Flynn
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Morgan Lillian Demanchick
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Mackenzie Lauren Foltarz
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Carolynne Herko
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Camilo Hoyos
MPA Public Administration
Michael Ladoszka
MPA Public Administration
Nakia S. Manley
MPA Public Administration
Kaylyn Noell Marcoff
MPA Public Administration
Colum Patrick Mecca
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Gianna Sonja Melton
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Emilie Rose Monahan
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Logan James Peck
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Shelly L. Smith
MPA Public Administration
Trevor D. Stevens
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Lindsey Suzanne Vollmer
MS Criminal Justice Administration
Toyolene Matrice Wallace
MPA Public Administration
Patrick Michael Whelan
MPA Public Administration
Bachelor Degree Candidates
James Amarosa
BS Criminal Justice
John Andreeff IV ••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Erik J. Artieri
BS Criminal Justice
Taimaa Adeb Awad
BA Biology
Nicholas Kenneth Baritot ••••
BS Criminal Justice
Savanah R. Bates
BS Accounting
Valencia J. Batista
BA Psychology
BS Criminal Justice
Jason Andrew Beckwith ••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Alexander Paul Blair ••••
BS Political Science
Austin Boies
BS Business Management
Brianna M. Borowiak
BS Business Management
Louis Bowles
BS Human Services
Grace Catherine Boyd
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Quran Mehki Briggs
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Amanda Lynne Brophy •••
BA Psychology
Thomas Joseph Burgess, Jr. ••••
BS Criminal Justice
Jonathan Burgos, Jr.
BS Accounting
Gabriel James Cadete
BS Cybersecurity
Gabrielle Calandra ••
BS Criminal Justice
Kaula Carr ••••
BA Psychology
Mackenzie Doris Catan
BS Criminal Justice
Chloe Olivia Champagne
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Reese Chase
BS Criminal Justice
Adam Hussnain Cheema
BS Business Management
Benjamin Chowaniec
BS Business Management
Emma Renee Colindres ••••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Alyssa Marie Collier ••••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Bradley Charles Converse ••••
BS Criminal Justice
Jenna Elizabeth Corigliano ••
BA Psychology
Elisa Marie Coronado ••••
BA Psychology
Alyssa Coyne
BS Criminal Justice
Gabrielle Adela Custard •••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Summer Dalton
BS Criminal Justice
Kaitlyn Davidson
BA Psychology
Brooklyn Rosario Delio •••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Nicole L. Dell •••
BA Psychology
Alexis Devendorf •••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Joseph Michael DiMaria ••
BS Sports Industry Management
Lauryn Marie DiPalma
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Samuel Anthony DiPrima
BS Criminal Justice
Connor Dispense
BS Criminal Justice
Nicholas R. Donaldson ••••
BS Criminal Justice
Matthew Pearson Dubreville ••••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Jack Vincent Duffek ••
BS Accounting
Faith Marie Dyet
BS Criminal Justice
Morgan Julia Ebert ••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Jenna Lillie Eberth
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Michaela Elliott ••••
BA Digital Media & Communication
Shaheem Ellis
BA Biology
Anna Faulkner ••••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Elijah James Feneziani ••••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Michael Fidanza-Carson
BS Accounting
Kyreese Fisher
BS Business Management
Jeffrey R. Fleming
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Jenavee Gia Fraticelli
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Emily Christina Garnett ••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Aissatou Gassama
BS Business Management
Tyler Keith Gawronski ••••
BS Cybersecurity
Courtney Morgan Geier •••
BS Forensic Science
Carolyn Elizabeth Ginsburg ••••
BS Criminal Justice
Alexia Georgia Green
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Joseph M. Grisanti
BS Criminal Justice
Sophia Elizabeth Gryglewicz •••
BS Accounting
Alexis Haffa ••
BS Criminal Justice
Hector Harris
BS Business Management
Jamal Terrance Harris, Jr. •••
BA Digital Media & Communication
Noah D. Hart
BS Sports Industry Management
Tyler Hassell ••
BA Psychology
Dylan C. Heine ••••
BS Human Services
Connor Joseph Higgins
BS Cybersecurity
Samantha Elyssa Hilliard
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Angel Lee Howie
BS Criminal Justice
William Joseph Hudson ••
BS Criminal Justice
Timothy Huttenlocker
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Wendy Sue Inman
BS Human Services
Imari A. Jenkins ••
BS Criminal Justice
Miranda L. Johnson •••
BA English
Haylee Morgan Jozwiak
BS Criminal Justice
Joshua Thomas Kacalski
BA Psychology
Nicholas Katashuk
BA Psychology
Bradley Richard Kellner
BS Cybersecurity
Alexis Faye Kelson
BS Human Services
Matthew David Kennedy
BS Business Management
Faith Kennedy
BS Human Services
Kendyl Nicole Kerner ••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Joshua Thomas Kidder
BS Political Science
Christopher John Klein
BS Criminal Justice
Conner Klein •••
BS Cybersecurity
Kathryn Kociszewski
BS Forensic Science
Tahlia D. Kosek
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Brian John Laskowski
BS Business Management
Maeve McKenna Lawless ••••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Ryan Levcik
BS Business Management
Nylesha Marie Levy ••
BS Criminal Justice
Alexander Armand Lutz
BS Cybersecurity
Mia Maria Erlinka Lopez-Mahar ••••
BA Psychology
BA Digital Media & Communication
Gabriella Maldonado
BS Business Management
Roger William Marchione
BS Cybersecurity
Derek Anthonie Martinez
BA Digital Media & Communication
Griffin McAndrews
BS Sports Industry Management
Abigail G. McCormick
BS Criminal Justice
Fayonna Rose McCutcheon
BA Psychology
Madison Margaret McIntosh
BS Criminal Justice
Mark James Michalek, Jr ••
BS Cybersecurity
Ryan Craig Michelsen ••
BS Cybersecurity
Gaven Miller
BS Criminal Justice
Griffin Miller
BS Criminal Justice
Kameron Cavelle Milton
BS Cybersecurity
Emma Corinne Monson ••••
BA Psychology
AA Criminal Justice
Nathan Moore
BA Psychology
Nicole Hannah Mustaca •••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Makayla Nunley ••••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Kelly Corrina Nunnally
BS Criminal Justice
Evan Patrick Oliver
BS Criminal Justice
Maddison V. Opeka •••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Hunter Rane Otero •••
BS Cybersecurity
Makayla Mary Patronik
BS Criminal Justice
Paris Kihei Pinguelo ••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Michael David Pogorzelski •••
BS Cybersecurity
Justin Poumpey
BS Criminal Justice
Jessica C. Princess
BA Psychology
Mohammad Tahmid Rahman ••
BS Cybersecurity
Delayne Elizabeth Reagan ••••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Amanda S. Reese
BA Psychology
Kayleigh Marie Rigel
BS Human Services
Sophia Madalena Roncska
BS Criminal Justice
David Thomas Rypinski
BA Digital Media & Communication
Jason Ross Sage
BS Criminal Justice
Mitchell Ryan Satterfield
BS Human Services
Shane Helmut Schafer ••••
BS Cybersecurity
Kelsey Schlagenhauf ••••
BS Criminal Justice
John S. Schroth
BS Business Management
Ethan G. Schwinn ••••
BA Psychology
Olivia Rose Scolese
BS Business Management
Scout Renee Seelau ••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Corelys Marie Serrano Rivera •••
BA Psychology
Christopher John Shea
BS Sports Industry Management
Mason Shehadi
BS Business Management
Amanda Joanna Spencer
BS Criminal Justice
Julia Morgan Stechenfinger ••••
BS Cybersecurity
Kasper Anthony Stephens ••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Susan E. Still •••
BS Criminal Justice
Leah Tomaszewski
BA Digital Media & Communication
Kenneth James Trometer ••••
BA Digital Media & Communication
Brandon Turnbull
BS Business Management
Hannah Marie Vattes
BS Liberal Studies
Carly Centra Vella ••••
BA Psychology
McKenzie Clair Walker
BS Criminal Justice
Kathleen M. Walsh ••
BS Criminal Justice
Kaitlyn Warren ••••
BA Psychology
Alshanti Kira Washington
BS Criminal Justice
Lierra Myria Weng
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Matthew Brian Whelan
BA Biology
Cami Jo Whitaker ••••
BS Crime Scene Investigation
Rhoneisha Whitfield ••
BS Criminal Justice
Sarah Wick
BA Biology
Shavonna Unique Wilson-Newkirk
BS Criminal Justice
| HILBERT COLLEGE OFFICERS &
Officers
Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA
President
Ryan Caster
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Kathleen M. Christy
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Dr. Diedre DeBose
Vice President of Mission & Equity
Dr. Todd Harris
Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students
Meghan Harmon
Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment Management
Donald Lando
Vice President of Hilbert College Global
Timothy Seil
Director of Athletics
Dr. Kristine Still Provost & Executive Vice President
Jeremy L. Trumble Chief Information Officer
Trustee Officers
Laurie Boreanaz Carra ‘81, Chairperson
Senior Deputy Counsel, Independent Health
Lamont Williams, Vice Chair
Entrepreneur
Tarrance Heard, ‘94
Secretary
Member-At-Large, Buffalo Public School Board
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustees
Ericka N. Bennett
Vice President, Corporate Ethics, Research Integrity & Research Subject Protection, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Anthony J. Billittier IV, MD
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Independent Health
William D. Brinson ’96
Academic Coach and Multicultural Student Support Services Coordinator, Niagara County Community College
Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA President (ex officio), Hilbert College
Mindy Cervoni President & CEO, Community Services for Every1
Brian J. Connolly
Principal, Connolly Studios
Rev. Sean DiMaria
Vicar Forane, Southern Erie Diocese of Buffalo
Michael C. Donlon Bond, Schoeneck & King Business & Transactions Attorney
Sister Marcia Ann Fiutko, FSSJ ‘73 General Minister, Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph
Richard C. Hamister
New York Region President, Northwest Bank
Honorable Craig Hannah
New York State Supreme Court Justice, 8th Judicial District
Rev. Ted Jost
Senior Parochial Vicar, Southern Erie Diocese of Buffalo
Michael McCabe
Vice President, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Delaware North
Michael C. Mommertz, MPA ’06, ’16
Senior VP/Product Owner, M&T Bank
Father Jim Monaco
St. Joseph’s University Parish
Louis Petrucci, MPA ‘15
Executive Director, Support Services Corporation
Lisa A. Ressman ‘99 Vice President of Finance, Person Centered Services Care Coordination, LLC, Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Ministries
Jennifer Seib, LMHC, CSAC, ‘03
Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives , BestSelf Behavioral Health
Richard C. Suchan
Chief Operating Officer, Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo
Michelle A. Sullivan, CPA Director/Partner, Freed Maxick
Honorary Trustees
Lisa Beckwith ‘15 President, Hilbert Alumni Association
Trustees Emeriti
G. Gary Berner
Sister Andrea Ciszewski, FSSJ ‘66
Robert Drago, Sr.
Daniel Gernatt, Jr.
Bradley Hafner
Carol Kociela
Maureen Saab
Karen Gaughan Scott
Thomas Waring, Jr.
Merle Whitehead
President Emerita
Sister Edmunette Paczesny, FSSJ, Ph.D.
| OUR MISSION
Hilbert College is an independent institution of higher learning that embraces its Catholic Franciscan heritage and values. Students from diverse backgrounds are educated in liberal arts and professional programs to become informed citizens committed to serving and strengthening their communities.
| THE SEAL
The cross on the Hilbert College seal is the foundation of Franciscan learning. Education meant to St. Francis of Assisi what it meant to Christ. It is education in its best Christian concept, the educare from the state of ignorance and sin to the state of wisdom and grace. Effective aid and means are found in the mystery of redemption.
The intertwined hands are the symbol of the close union that existed between St. Francis and Christ. The use of educational precepts and programs is affected only through our knowledge, love and imitation of Christ.
The torch is the symbol of the light of truth.
The 12 stars symbolize the diadem of stars upon the head of “the glorious woman clothed with the sun” and represents Our Lady’s title, the Immaculate Conception. Mary possesses, to the fullest, the harmonious balance of all human endowments that prevailed before the fall in the Garden of Eden. Thus, Mary Immaculate exemplifies in a singular way the ideal perfection that is the goal of Christian education. By reason of her role as the teacher of Christ, the master of teachers and exemplar of St. Francis of Assisi, the Blessed Virgin Mary is eminently qualified to direct the spiritual and intellectual formation of students the Franciscan way.
Stay tuned, Commencement photos will be available soon!
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| HILBERT ALMA MATER
Since nineteen fifty-seven, our Franciscan mission shows, Giving us a moral guide, learning what we need to know. Our roots run deep like apple trees, through every high and low.
So, Hilbert, we will sing with the lessons you’ve taught us.
Service, hope, and virtueWe take into the sky!
Soaring high, the Hilbert Hawks! Because of you, we shall fly!
In learning paths, we walk as one; Our journey has just begun. You are our light, our shining beacon bright!
So, Hilbert, we will sing with the lessons you’ve taught us. Service, hope, and virtueWe take into the sky!
Soaring high, the Hilbert Hawks! Because of you, we shall fly!
Because of you, we shall fly!
| THE SECOND LETTER TO AGNES OF PRAGUE
What you hold, may you (always) hold, What you do, may you (always) do and never abandon. But with swift pace, light step, Unswerving feet, So that even your steps stir up no dust, May you go forward
Securely, joyfully, and swiftly, On the path of prudent happiness, Not believing anything, Not agreeing with anything That would dissuade you from this resolution Or that would place a stumbling block for you on the way, So that you may offer your vows to the Most High In the pursuit of that perfection To which the Spirit of the Lord has called you.
St. Clare of Assisi, Foundress of the Poor Clares the Second Order of St. Francis
